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title: "Domestic Abuse (DA) Suffolk (Standard Risk, Police Referral)-Request for Information (RFI)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050a04"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUFFOLK"
published: "2025-04-30"
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# Domestic Abuse (DA) Suffolk (Standard Risk, Police Referral)-Request for Information (RFI)

Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUFFOLK  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050a04

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Suffolk is currently in the planning stage as a tender for a support service aimed at assisting victims of Domestic Abuse assessed as Standard Risk via Police Referrals. The opportunity is classified under the services industry category, particularly focusing on health and safety services, community health services, and other community, social, and personal services. The procurement is scheduled to start on 1st October 2025 and end by 30th September 2026, with a possible extension to 31st March 2027. A market engagement session is scheduled for the week starting on 26th May 2025. Interested parties are invited to submit their availability for this session by 16th May 2025.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses with specialist knowledge and experience in providing support services for domestic abuse cases. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract, given its structure and categories. The engagement with the Police and Crime Commissioner for Suffolk allows participating organisations to shape the future service specifications and establish a robust relationship with a sub-central government public authority. Businesses can access the details and register their interest via the 7 Force Commercial Tendering Portal.

## Notice

The 7Force Commercial Team is supporting the Police and Crime Commissioners for Suffolk in identifying interested organisations to deliver a Support Service for Victims of Domestic Abuse assessed as Standard Risk, via Police Referrals. The deadline for submitting responses to this Request for Information (RFI) is 16th May 2025. Prior to further work on commissioning the service, we are requesting information from providers who have the specialist knowledge and relevant current experience required to undertake provision of the service. We would like to understand the current market as the responses will be used to assist us in the development of the specification and the approach to commissioning the service going forward. This opportunity is available via the 7 Force Commercial Tendering Portal. To register, visit https://7force.force.com/ProSpend__eSourcing_Community_Registration?locale=uk

### Planning Information

The commissioners welcome the opportunity to engage with interested providers to further elaborate on the RFI responses. We anticipate commencing these discussions the week of 26th May 2025, via Microsoft Teams or in person. If your organisation is interested to engage in these sessions, please provide your availability including contact name, preferred dates and time.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017919-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUFFOLK |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP5 3QS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Martlesham & Purdis Farm |
| Westminster constituency | Suffolk Coastal |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 71317200 - Health and safety services
- 85323000 - Community health services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2025 at 10:45 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017919-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017919-2025
  30th April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://7force.force.com
- https://7force.force.com/ProSpend__eSourcing_Community_Registration?locale=uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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